Gatlinburg golf course wins state award

The Gatlinburg Golf Course was named the top public golf course in the state by the Tennessee Turfgrass Association. The city-owned course was recognized with the 2025 Public Course of the Year award for excellence in groundskeeping and overall player experience. The course has become a popular destination for both visitors and locals alike. City Manager Greg Patterson said the course is “an important community asset and a major contributor to our local tourism economy.” The year-round, 18-hole course was designed by noted architect William Langford with major renovations from Atlanta-based Bob Cupp and Associates in 2007.